SPOT.ph Guide: Where to Celebrate Halloween 2017

(SPOT.ph) This Halloween, it's not just kids who are out to have fun. There's something for everyone during this season of dressing up in the scariest costumes and being stuffed to the brim with sweet treats. Whether you want to just chill and have a staycation or go all out in the Halloween fun and spook, these hotels and malls have prepared great treats for the young and young-at-heart.

DreamPlay will be havings its annual Spookfest, a Halloween adventure from October 28 to November 1, packed with games, activities, performances, and prizes. The Spookfest VIP Package for P1,500 includes an all-day pass at DreamPlay, an exclusive pass to the "Shrek or Treat Pumpkin Hunt," "Shrek It Out" Costume Contest, the DreamWorks Halloween movie at the Dream Theatre, a baking workshop at Gingy’s Kitchen, photo op with Shrek, and a Spookfest bag with DreamPlay goodies.

DreamPlay is City of Dreams, Asean Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City, Parañaque City. For more information, log on to City of Dreams' website.

Time to get on Nickelodeon's Halloween fright train! Get ready for Spongebob’s Scary HaLOLween, happening on October 29, 12 p.m., at SMX Convention Center in SM Aura. Nickelodeon’s Takotown: Spongebob’s Scary HaLOLween is a trick-or-treat activity for kids and the rest of the family. Get two passes with a single-receipt purchase of toys and Halloween items worth P1,000 at Toy Kingdom and Toy Kingdom Express.

Dress up your pets in their most adorable and spookiest Halloween costumes for a chance to win prizes at Game of Bones at Eastwood City, happening on October 29, 2 p.m., at the Eastwood Mall Open Park. Registration starts at 12 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween at Greenfield and have a fun-filled monster bash at the Happy Halloween Greenfield event, happening on October 28, 4 p.m., at the Greenfield District Central Park. Come in your spooky costumes at the trick-or-treat, win raffle prizes, and giveaways. Aside from that, see Joe Conrad, Asia’s Premier Magic Spectacular, in a one-of-a-kind magic show!

Prepare for an epic Halloween Galactic Invasion at Bonifacio High Street on October 29 at the Bonifacio High Street Activity Center, in front of Krispy Kreme! Fun activities await, like face painting, art and science activities by The Mind Museum, and a Star Wars-themed quiz night by The Book Stop Project at 6 p.m. Halloween loot bags will be up for grabs for a minimum purchase of P2,000 from any Bonifacio High Street, One Parkade, and Two Parkade store on the same day. Gates open at 4 p.m.

On October 28, every P700 single-receipt purchase from any Araneta Center establishment entitles you to one entrance pass to the Halloween CarnivalFest. The entrance pass includes a loot bag of goodies, free popcorn, free cotton candy, and a slot to the face-painting and hair-styling activities.

It's going to be a fun Halloween at the Toy Frenzy with the Boo Crew, happening on October 29, 1 p.m., at the Grand Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza. Registration is priced at P500, inclusive of a special video show at the Immrsv Dome, loot bag, and trick-or-treating around the mall. Don't forget to come in your favorite Halloween costume!

Gear up for a Monsterrific Weekend at Century City Mall on October 28 and 29. A fashion show will be happening on Saturday and you can get a pass to watch it for P100. The pass also includes candy treats and access to the photo booth, mask-making workshop, and robotics workshop. On Sunday, prepared to be amazed by the Joe Conrad Magic Show. Tickets are priced at P250, inclusive of a loot bag, one passport for trick-or-treat, and access to the following booths: inflatable castle by Leaders Academy, Toys R Us game booth, Nerf Arena, balloon-twisting, face-painting, food cart, and more.

Marriott Manila will be having a Hallow’s Eve Carnival on October 29, with brunch (11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at P2,600/person, and October 29 or 31 with dinner (6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) both at P2,100/person. This lavish boo-ffet allows kids to join the fun-freaky trick or treat activity. There's lots of fun to go around with balloon twisters, stilt walkers, a unicyclist, and surprise scares.

Join Ortigas & Company at the following Ortigas Malls, for some Halloween scares on October 28! Greenhills Shopping Center will be holding a Candy Carnival with Krispy Kreme and Jollibee from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A creepy circus awaits at Tiendesitas from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., while a Hallowtoon with Toys R' Us will be happening at Estancia from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Don't forget to check out the Tormented Trail at Industria later in the afternoon from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Shop in Greenhills, Tiendesitas, and Estancia until October 28 to get one free pass to a fun Halloween celebration for a minimum accumulated receipt purchase of P3,000. Activities include magic and illusion, dancing balloon show, face painting, acrobat exhibition, fun food booths, and more. For a fun ride in Circulo Verde's Bike Playground, simply get an all-access pass for P200 per person.

Make Halloween cosmic on October 28 and 29 at Alabang Town Center. Enjoy out-of-this-world entertainment with Jedi 101 Training, Mad Science Experiments, and a meet-and-greet with Star Wars characters. See the wonders of space for yourself with the Manila Street Astronomers Astrophotographs Exhibit and a free telescope viewing.

Welcome to the Wizarding World of Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, where you can have an overnight stay for P5,499! This room package is inclusive of buffet breakfast for two at Seven Corners Restaurant, access to Gold’s Gym and the outdoor pool at the fifth floor, and complimentary Internet use. Garb up in your best costume and trick and treat your way to the world of witchcraft. Kids get a Marauders Map that will help them find Halloween treats and goodies!

Welcome to Count Dracula's lavishly luxurious lair, where monsters of all kinds party the night away. Diamond Hotel's Halloween event includes these activities for kids: Trick or Treat around the hotel, face painting, glitter tattoo, arts and crafts, photo booth, musical performances, and food and beverage selling stations. You can also get a chance to win exciting prizes, including a Nintendo Switch with Gray Joy-Con raffle prize!

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Diamond Hotel is also offering Halloween promo rates starting at P5,800net, which comes with buffet breakfast for two, one free ticket for the Trick-or-Treat event on October 29, 20% off on massage and laundry, and other standard amenities.

It's going a Spooky Wonderful Weekend at Makati Shangri-La this Halloween for P8,800++ per night. Enjoy more room time with an early check-in at 10 a.m. and late check-out at 4 p.m. There will also be a pastry-decorating class for the little ones, as well as arts-and-crafts sessions where they can create scary costumes. The package also includes P1,200 dining credits and extensive breakfast selection at Circles Event Cafe for two adults and two kids.

Azumi Boutique Hotel is celebrating Halloween with their Cosmic Kids Adventure. Prepare for an event that's out of the ordinary and be mesmerized with sweet treats, exciting tricks, and special prizes. Don't forget to wear your creative Intergalactic costumes!

F1 Hotel's Trick-or-Treat Halloween Party includes a magic show, face painting, cupcake decorating, and more fun games. The brunch buffet is also included to keep everyone fueled up throughout the party. Tickets are priced at P988 each. Don’t forget to be in your most creative zombie outfits as you step into this spooky Halloween bash!

EDSA Shangri-La transforms into an enchanted forest filled with mythical creatures and supernatural beings at the Isla Grand Ballroom on October 29, 1 p.m. Tickets for the Halloween event are at P2,200 per person, inclusive of access to a string of fun activities and thrilling shows.

Overnight accommodation in a deluxe room starts at P8,000, inclusive of a daily international buffet breakfast for two adults and two kids below five years at HEAT and two complimentary tickets to the Enchanted Forest Halloween event, and other standard amenities.

Dress up as your chosen hero or villain at Crimson Hotel's Heroes and Villains Super Halloween celebration on October 28. Come in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy the City of Villains, Trick or Treat and Costume Contest activities, visit the Justice League "Be Your Own Hero Face Paint" booth, and more activities! Tickets are priced at P950 per person for the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. slot and P1,100 per person for the 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. slot.

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Crimson Hotel also has the following Halloween room packages: The Dream Team package starts at P7,000, inclusive of an overnight stay, two Heroes and Villains Halloween Party passes, Halloween goodie bags, and buffet breakfast for two. There's also The Big League package, which starts at P8,500, inclusive of an overnight stay, two Heroes and Villains Halloween Party passes, Halloween Dinner Buffet for two, Halloween goodie bags, and buffet breakfast for two.

Bring out those creeps and cheers at Acacia Hotel's Pixel City Halloween Party this October 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. See classic characters showcased in pixelated dimensions while you go on a spook-tacular adventure, including a laser light show, brunch buffet, games, prizes, photo booth, and trick-or-treat with jam-packed goodie bags. Tickets are priced at P1,100 per person.

Happening on October 28, 2 p.m., come and join The Bellevue Manila’s Belleboo. Wear your favorite superhero costume or make one at the event. Prizes include either an overnight stay at The Bellevue Manila with breakfast for two, overnight stay at B Hotel Alabang with breakfast for two, or an overnight stay at B Hotel Quezon City with breakfast for two. Tickets are priced at P1,100 each, inclusive of access to the snack buffet, entertainment, games, loot bags, and much more.

Celebrate Halloween with family and friends at City of Dreams' The Haunted Cafe on October 31, 6 p.m.Dig into the dinner buffet for P2,088 net per person. Those who come in their best Halloween costumes will win prizes. Plus, sweet treats and giveaways, like candies and chocolates, await trick-or-treaters.

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City of Dreams Manila is at Aseana Avenue corner Macapagal Avenue, Entertainment City, Roxas Boulevard, Parañaque City. For inquiries or reservations, call 800-8080, e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com, or visit the City of Dreams Manila website.

Ready to feel the goosebumps this Halloween? You’re invited to Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences'Day of the Dead Halloween event, happening on October 27. Room deals are also up for grabs! Stay in at the Malaga Studio for just P4,800, inclusive of late check-out privilege and access for two to the Horror Room, or at the Barcelona Suite for P6,500, inclusive of late check-out privilege and access for four to the Horror Room and the Halloween Party.

This Halloween, AG New World Manila Bay Hotel is giving you some treats. Book the Superior Room at P4,888 and get a complimentary upgrade to a City Bay View Room, along with special perks and discounts. The package includes buffet breakfast for two adults and two children, complimentary room upgrade, late check-out privilege, discounts to the hotel's restaurants, and other standard amenities. Plus, from October 30 to 31, savor Market Cafe's spine-tingling Halloween buffet, featuring sausage mummy dippers, sea crawler bisque with eyeballs, finger biscuits, and more.

Experience the Wizarding World of Holiday Inn Manila Galleria this Halloween! Celebrate it than with an overnight stay for P4,499. The package is inclusive of buffet breakfast for two at FAB Restaurant, access to Gold's Gym and the outdoor pool, and complimentary Internet use. Your nieces and nephews can dress up in their best costumes, too, as they trick-or-treat around the hotel with the help of a Marauders Map.

Feel the dreadfulness and creepiness of Dusit Thani Manila's The Lost Carnival on October 29, 1:30 p.m. The brave ones can witness and experience The Acrobat Show, Ventriloquist Show, Best in Costume Contest, Carnival Activity Booths, Trick-or-Treat Activity, Kiddie Fashion Show by Osh Kosh B’ Gosh, and more. Tickets are priced at P1,000 for one adult and one child, inclusive of snacks and access to the event.

Dusit Thani Manila is at 1223 Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Makati City. For inquiries or reservations, call 238-8888 local 8439 or 8838.

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Volt in, form a team, and join in on the fun of Vivere Hotel's A League of Our Own Halloween event, happening on October 29, 9 a.m. Put on your crazy, creative, scary, or spooky costume for the Costume Contest Parade and win a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland for three in the Costume Competition! Tickets are priced at P1,200 each, inclusive of event pass, lunch buffet, and loot bags. Slots are limited.

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon on October 29, 1 p.m., as Marco Polo Ortigas' Piccolo Kids Club brings The Piccolo Show, a circus carnival for the little tots. Enjoy a spectacular show from amazing magicians and take part in fun games and win grand prizes. Delicious food and slushies are up for grabs, while face-painting and trick-or-treat activities are lined up for the day.

Have a fun Halloween celebration at Shangri-La at the Fort’s Boni the Bull’s Space-Time Adventure! On October 31, kids can enjoy an intergalactic journey in space with out-of-this-world activities, like Laser Tag Maze, balloon show, the classic trick-or-treat, and more. Even the snacks and drinks are space-inspired! Space cadets must dress in their space gear for a chance to win an overnight stay in Shangri-La at the Fort. Registration is priced at P2,500 each.

Shangri-La at the Fort is at 30th Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City. For inquiries or reservations, call 820-0888.

Loads of fun and candy await everyone at Discovery Suites' Spook & Play Halloween Weekend! Take advantage of the special room rates: the Junior Serendipity Suite at P5,000 or the One-Bedroom Serendipity Suite for P6,500. Each package includes breakfast buffet for two at Restaurant 5, two slots to the Spook & Play Workshop on either October 28 (Musical Theatre Workshop) or October 29 (Face-Painting, Mask-Making, and Parlor Games), and other standard amenities.

Skip the long drive and spend the Halloween getaway at Makati Diamond Residences. Have a leisurely stay at the studio or suites, complete with Dining Card for two, a minibar that's replenished daily, and other standard amenities. Book the Studio Room for P6,500 net or the One-Bedroom Suite for P8,500 net.

Sofitel Manila brings you the first ever Sofitel Manila Goblin Run, happening on October 29, 4 p.m., at the CCP Complex. Invite the whole family to a fun-filled afternoon, starting off with a fun run around the CCP Complex that will be followed by activities at the Harbor Garden Tent. Registration, priced at P600 for 3K and P700 for 5K, is at Sofitel Manila and GNC branches (SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM Aura, SM Manila, Glorietta 4, and TriNoma). Activities at the Goblin Mansion include trick-or-treat, Foam Cannon, games, photo booth, and more.

This Halloween, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ treats are going to shock you. Get Monster Deals for your relaxing vacation in the Metro with markdowns on room rates, which start at P3,500 net for an overnight stay with breakfast buffet for two. There's also a special Halloween package that includes a pitcher of cocktail and pica-pica platter that you can enjoy in your room, plus breakfast buffet for two persons; rates start at P4,000 net.